Ohio man sentenced for sex trafficking minor across state lines
A Euclid, Ohio resident has been sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison for sex trafficking of a minor and coercion and enticement of an adult female for commercial sex.
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Pittsburgh man indicted for firearm possession as convicted felon
A Pittsburgh resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury for violating federal firearms law, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Rep. Brendan Boyle highlights $750K funding for Urban League and community engagement
Rep. Brendan Boyle announced $750,000 in federal funding for the Urban League via social media posts on August 20, highlighting both his office’s community outreach efforts and expanded local services…
Federal inmate indicted for possessing weapon at Schuylkill correctional facility
A federal grand jury has indicted Sheldon Mays, 25, of New Jersey, for possession of a weapon while incarcerated at the Schuylkill Federal Correctional Facility.
Philadelphia man sentenced for over $1 million government benefit fraud
James Sessoms, a 60-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was sentenced to 28 months in prison for defrauding government programs out of more than $1 million.
Federal inmate indicted for possessing weapon at Allenwood facility
A federal grand jury has indicted Davon Nelson, 40, of Maryland, for possession of a weapon while incarcerated at the Allenwood Federal Correctional Facility.
Mexican national charged with assaulting federal agent using vehicle in Pennsylvania
A Mexican national, Cristian Geovanni Rojas Benitez, 37, has been indicted for allegedly using a motor vehicle to assault and interfere with a federal agent in Pennsylvania.
Benton resident indicted for alleged methamphetamine distribution in Columbia County
A Benton, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on federal charges of distributing methamphetamine, according to an announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Bethlehem man sentenced for child pornography distribution and firearms offense
A Bethlehem man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for distributing child pornography and illegally possessing a firearm.
Philadelphia man indicted for impersonating federal officer during robbery
A Philadelphia man has been indicted on charges of impersonating a federal officer and committing robbery at an auto repair shop in Northeast Philadelphia.
Los Angeles County resident sentenced for large-scale fraudulent shipping claims
A man from Hacienda Heights, California, has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for mail fraud after submitting more than 6,000 false claims of lost or damaged ground…
Rochester man sentenced to 10 years for illegal possession of firearm
A Rochester, Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
Brendan Boyle addresses lost Philadelphia grant and announces Bustleton office hours
Rep. Brendan Boyle used social media posts between August 15 and August 18, 2025, to discuss efforts related to a $160 million grant for Philadelphia and announce special evening office…
Pennsylvania lawmakers face continued deadlock over state budget and transit funding
Pennsylvania lawmakers remain at an impasse over the state budget, with the Senate advancing a $47.6 billion spending plan for 2025-26 that maintains current funding levels.
Rep. Brendan Boyle highlights Social Security’s legacy and criticizes Medicare cuts
Rep. Brendan Boyle marked Social Security’s anniversary by promoting his legislative efforts on retirement security and criticizing recent Medicare cuts linked to new legislation.
Philadelphia man sentenced to nearly 17 years for armed carjacking of elderly victim
Zyair Dangerfield-Hill, 24, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to 199 months in prison and five years of supervised release for his role in an armed carjacking that targeted a 73-year-old man…
Rep. Brendan Boyle criticizes Trump’s economic and foreign policies in recent social media posts
Rep. Brendan Boyle used social media on August 12 and 13, 2025, to criticize Donald Trump’s handling of economic legislation and foreign policy toward Russia.
Pennsylvania small business optimism rises but hiring challenges persist
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3, which is slightly above the long-term average of 98 over the past 52 years.
Federal inmate indicted for alleged possession of weapon at Schuylkill facility
A federal grand jury has indicted Marco Deputy, 30, of Frederick, Maryland, for allegedly possessing a weapon while incarcerated at the Schuylkill Federal Correctional Facility.
Honduran citizen pleads guilty to illegal re-entry and social security fraud
A Honduran national has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of illegal re-entry into the United States and social security fraud, according to an announcement from Acting United States…
Harrisburg man receives over five years for illegal firearm possession
Noah Lee Craddock, a 33-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Federal inmate indicted for possession of weapon at Schuylkill facility
Devin Lopez-Dominguez, a 25-year-old inmate at the Schuylkill Federal Correctional Facility in Minersville, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of possessing a weapon within the…
Three men charged after $2 million armored car robbery in Philadelphia
Three Philadelphia residents have been arrested and charged in connection with the armed robbery of a Brink’s armored car that took place on June 21, 2025.
Federal inmate indicted for weapon and drug possession at Schuylkill facility
A federal grand jury has indicted Juawan Davis, 31, of Baltimore, Maryland, on charges of possessing a weapon and controlled substances while incarcerated at Schuylkill Federal Correctional Facility.
Scranton man indicted for alleged cocaine trafficking conspiracy
A Scranton resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to cocaine trafficking.